Tonight I met up with Sheena again and we went to see Spiderman2. I quite enjoyed the film but apparently it’s not as good as the first film. I wouldn’t know – I’ll have to start watching films in the right order one day! It’s all the fault of Star Wars starting with episode 4 – ruined my development years!

I can’t seem to just watch a film anymore though without drifting into a ‘Is God speaking through this’ or ‘How can I use this in my youth work’ mode. There were some usable quotes which I am sure others have used such as;

‘intelligence is a gift, a privilege, to be used for the benefit of mankind’

‘children today need a hero … everyone needs and loves a hero.’

‘with great power comes great responsibility’ (Have Blair and Bush seen this film?)

‘show me the respect to allow me to choose … I want to take that risk’

I am sure I have misquoted all of those – but it gives the general idea. Along with all that it was the general good vs evil story – amazing how that one crops up over and over again! Is there a message there?

Finally, I want to embarrass Sheena. It was great to see her – she is a cool and special person. Sheena was in mine and Sarah’s first ever youth group some 15 or so years ago I think! Maybe less. It’s a real privilege and exciting when you see young people grow, become friends and stay with God. It does not happen very often- over 15 years of youth ministry there are probably around 3 that we can talk of like that. Thanks Sheena – see you Saturday at the beautiful Priestfield ground.